Caramel Butter Tarts Recipe

• 2 1/4 c. pastry flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 c. lard or possibly vegetable shortening
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 x egg
• 4 Tbsp. to 6 tbsp cool water Filling
• 1 c. dry currants
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 1/4 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 dsh cinnamon
• 1/4 c. corn syrup
• 1/2 c. maple syrup Caramel Sauce
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. golden brown corn syrup
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 c. water
• 3/4 c. whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

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